Slash slash slice
The Iron Fang squad fought fiercely against the undead and the hooded men
Among the enemies, there were two early-stage Transcendent Realm swordsmen and one 5th circle mage.
Because of their strength, the battle dragged on for a while. But in the end, the Iron Fang squad defeated the swordsmen and the mage.
During the fight, the Ravenfall family's mages and swordsmen also stepped in to help.
Thalia's escort captain, Noah Bean, even managed to decapitate one of the Transcendent hooded man.
After a long, fierce fight, the battle finally came to an end.
"I appreciate your help, sir." the squad captain of the Iron Fang squad said, thanking Noah Bean and his warriors.
"No, no. We only did what we should." Noah Bean replied humbly.
"But may I ask... why are such strong warriors in a village like this?"
The Iron Fang squad captain asked suspiciously. It was strange how they showed up and helped so suddenly.
Just then
"Ah..." Noah Bean had been so caught up in the battle that he completely forgot about Thalia. "Excuse us. Our lady is still fighting a Soulborne. We must go help her immediately."
"Hmm..." The Iron Fang squad captain was also worried about their young lord and wanted to hurry. So, he didn't press Noah Bean for answers.
Since 'their lady was fighting a Soulborne', He figured he would soon learn who those warriors and mages truly were.
Thus, Without wasting any more time, both squads rushed toward the location where the battle was taking place.
But as they headed toward the battlefield, they saw something that blew their minds.
!!!!
The sky was splitting apart, as if heaven itself was falling to the ground.
And a man was standing in midair.
Noah Bean was terrified when he saw the man floating in the air. It was the same man they had tried to mess with and ended up humiliated.
"I knew it... That mercenary was strong. To split the sky like this...." Noah Bean muttered and clicked his tongue.
On the other hand, the Iron Fang squad recognized the Left Guardian and shouted:
"Left guardian."
"Ohhh my gooooood, he's amazing."
"out protector, our pride."
" I'm so proud I got to see his swordsmanship"
"Yaaaaaaaaaaa."
Noah Bean was confused by their reaction.
Do they know that man?
Wait, did they hire that mercenary for those crazy battles?....
But why are they shouting "Left Guardian"?
Noah Bean's thoughts spiraled out of control. He couldn't figure out why they were cheering for a mercenary.
"Excuse me, squad captain, do you know that mercenary?" Noah asked out of curiosity.
"Mercenary? What do you mean, sir?" The squad captain looked confused.
"Hmm. Then who is he?"
"He is the Left Guardian of our Patriarch."
"!!!!!!!!!"
Noah Bean's eyes grew wide in shock, almost like they would pop out.
"He is the bravest of the brave. He did the impossible by defeating one of the Six Evils. In recognition, the Emperor gave him the rank of Twelve Blade. He is our esteemed Left Guardian, Ser Caldus Ryn."
As the squad captain introduced him, Noah Bean swallowed nervously, Sweat poured down his face.
Even without the introduction, he already knew who Caldus Ryn was.
In the Empire, there are six people known for doing more evil than any demon ever could. One of them killed a thousand women and bathed in their blood. Thus, they were called the Six Evils.
This title isn't given to the strongest. It's given to those who have done terrible evil. For example, a scientist who experimented on humans also has this title.
But that doesn't mean there aren't strong swordsmen with this title. Some are as strong as the Noctvain Patriarch, who have reached the Sword God Martin realm.
Meanwhile, The Left Guardian fought one of the Six Evils, who was at the high stage of the Unrestrained realm, and won.
Because of this, his name spread across the Empire, and he was granted the title of Twelve Blade. A title held by only twelve individuals in the entire Empire.
After learning the Left Guardian's identity, Noah Bean was lost in thoughts.
Fwooosh
Suddenly, a pillar of flames shot up from the ground.
It was the 'Flame Pillar Explosion' spell. the spell that Thalia had cast.
Everyone looked toward the battle and rushed to the battlefield.
As they arrived at the battlefield, they saw Thalia and her maid casting spells. The mercenary....no, the boy the Left Guardian of the Noctvain family was protecting, charged at the Soulborne.
'He must be the son of the Noctvain Patriarch.' Noah Bean thought to himself.
* * *
Aether aimed at the Soulborne's soul core, and the Soulborne also rushed forward with its fist ready to strike.
But just before they clashed, Aether suddenly stomped on the ground and jumped high into the sky.
The Soulborne couldn't understand why he had suddenly jumped so high. until he saw Aether preparing his sword technique.
Aether had jumped high to use the Sunless Sword Art: First Form.
It was a powerful technique that concentrated all his Aura into a single, precise thrust.
But as Aether released his aura, something deep inside him was triggered.
The Abyssal energy he had absorbed before his reincarnation. awakened before his death in his past life and Accumulated in his body in this life, was suddenly released.
His black hair turned light red, and his body overflowed with dark energy.
The aura was so ominous that everyone present felt the touch of death.
Even the Left Guardian felt a strange, eerie chill.
The same happened to the Soulborne. It suddenly froze in place, as if something was holding its body down. It couldn't move at all.
Just then, the maid who was supporting Aether with buffs felt a sudden shock. She was thrown backward by the force and spat out blood.
Splaaat! Slosh!
Her buff was instantly cut off, as if something dark and powerful had rejected her. It felt ominous.
"Kelly." Thalia rushed to support her.
Meanwhile, Aether used his sword technique.
[The Sunless Sword Art First Form: Everlasting Darkness]
As Aether was about to strike, his energy suddenly spiked.
The sky was covered in darkness.
Just like its name "Sunless", there was no sun, only deep spreading darkness.